Disaster resilience

Cyber protection

Information about flaws and vulnerabilities in applications and operating systems is widely available today. In addition to protecting IT infrastructure and user data business continuity therefore requires a strong defense against increasingly present and increasingly frequent cyberattacks. The first line of defense against cyber attacks is data storage.

It should be well designed and implemented. We have extensive experience in data storage and recovery procedures from cyber incidents and we can guarantee our users quick continuation of their business operations almost immediately following a possible security incident. Our solutions for cyber protection are based on Dell PowerProtect and Cyber Recovery systems.

Disaster recovery

Business continuation after a catastrophic incident or downtime
Constant availability of IT infrastructure and information services depends on the speed of recovery in the event of a downtime due to a number of adverse events, such as fire, flood, major equipment failure, cyber attack, and the like. In order to ensure quick and painless recovery organizations use various solutions.

For example, VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) is a solution that provides policy-based management and automated orchestration and testing of disaster recovery plans.

Backup

Additional copies of business data
Data backup systems are a necessary component of every data center. They store and archive all critical information and applications so they remain accessible in case of business downtime. Data backup systems are multi-redundant - they store data on various media, including disk arrays, tape drives, and public or private clouds. Data is archived in a number of formats, e.g. filesystem data, databases and object data.

Current data backup systems provide several new functionalities, such as advanced GDPR analytics, privacy compliance and information search inside a backup container. The solutions we use for this are Veeam, Commvault, Dell Technologies and Cohesity.

Education

It is important to emphasize that there are defined tools and methods that help in creating cybersecurity education plans. The use of these tools makes it easier for organizations to structure and implement educational programs in order to ensure effective training of staff about security threats and proper procedures in case of an incident.

Some of these tools include:

Simulated attacks (phishing simulations):
Checking user awareness through simulated phishing attacks helps identify weak points in the security awareness of staff and provides an opportunity for additional education.

E-learning platforms:
Online learning platforms enable organizations to adapt educational programs to the needs of their employees, providing them with access to educational materials on cybersecurity aligned with their schedules and obligations.

Regular workshops and seminars:
Organizing regular workshops and seminars on cybersecurity allows employees to learn interactively and exchange experiences, encouraging them to actively participate in protecting the organization.

Knowledge testing and evaluation:
Regular knowledge testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of educational programs help organizations monitor staff progress and identify areas that require additional attention and education.

The use of these tools and methods enables organizations to create comprehensive cybersecurity education plans that will ensure that staff are well informed and prepared to counter security threats. The integration of these tools into the regular activities of the organization ensures continuous support for the security culture and practices within the company.

Incident response plan

An incident response plan is a prepared document that covers key areas. First and foremost, it is important to carry out preparation and planning in which companies need to develop processes for identifying and managing vulnerabilities, as well as business continuity plans, in order to ensure operational resilience during incidents.

How should one act when an incident occurs?

Rapid identification and isolation of affected systems is required to prevent further damage
Then, it is mandatory to notify and involve relevant internal and external stakeholders through efficient communication and coordination
This is followed by performing activities by the designated incident teams in order to stop and eradicate the attack as quickly as possible.

The next area is incident analysis, which is key to understanding what happened, why it happened, and how recurrence can be prevented.

This includes:

identifying the sequence of events,
determining vulnerabilities and threats,
identifying the cause of the incident.

Next is planning incident recovery, in which it is important to ensure that systems are restored to normal operating condition and that vulnerabilities are removed in order to prevent similar future incidents. It is crucial to implement measures ensuring the integrity of backups and other resources needed for restoration and for returning full functionality of key services.

It is important to continuously improve the incident response plan and regularly update plans and processes in accordance with new threats.